Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about how art and language interconnect to inspire us. If you’re in the Cincinnati area and looking for some art experiences this summer, consider checking out the Picasso exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum or the immersive Art Experiences. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you are enjoying your summer adventures, whether they are happening in the real world or in the pages of books. This week in the newsletter we reflect on the joy of reading and helping kiddos become independent readers. We also share book recommendations and ideas for enjoying your own […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy summertime! This week in the newsletter we offer lots of ideas to get you and your kiddos outside for some summer fun. From engineering projects to a creeking scavenger hunt to city trucks, there’s something for everyone. We also share lots of titles to keep your kids reading as they […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we are diving into the alphabet. Here’s a fun alphabet game to play in the car or in a waiting room. The first person says, “A is for …” The second player repeats what the first person said and adds, “B is for …” Players go […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy June! Whether you are hitting the road for a summer adventure, enjoying your own backyard with your favorite kiddos, or relaxing by the pool with a book, we hope your summer is off to a great start! Enjoy this week’s newsletter. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying […]
Hello Book Bums families! Summer is almost here, and we are turning our attention to some wonderful ways to spend the summer days. Of course that includes reading, so we’re recommending some compelling historical fiction to add to your family’s reading pile. We also share the scoop on Book Bums’ summer workshops and some volunteer […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week we are celebrating graduates. We often think of endings when we hear the word graduation; but another word for the same ceremony is commencement, which means a beginning. You’ll see both words as you read this week’s newsletter, and together they indicate that someone is taking the next step […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week I got to have lunch with an old friend. Amy was my very best friend from second grade until just after I was married and had my first son. We’d first met in Mrs. Murphy’s class at Maineville Elementary School. We used to play Barbies and sing, “It takes […]
Hello Book Bums families! ¡Hola, amigos! It’s almost Cinco de Mayo! Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated on Friday, May 5th: a week from today, so we thought we’d share a little about this holiday and provide some ideas that just might inspire a little fun for your family. You’ll have a little prep time […]
Hello Book Bums families! St. Patrick’s Day commemorates Saint Patrick, the Bishop who first spread the message of Christianity in Ireland. When we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, however, we also celebrate the Irish culture in general. Though it’s true that many of our traditions originated in the US—not the Emerald Isle, even the Irish have […]